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Mobile, Alabama · ZIP 36609

Mobile — ZIP 36609

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Mobile (36609) scores 55/100 — Fair for Mobile. Safety: Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier. Schools: Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $207K.

55OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

C-Fair

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Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier.

Safety index65/100
Violent crime share29%
Property crime share71%

Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage.

School index43/100
Avg math proficiency22%
Avg reading proficiency35%
Schools nearby2

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index50/100
Typical home value$207K
Median rent$1,018/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$207K

Median Rent

$1,018/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

7,457

Violent Crime

1,943

Property Crime

5,514

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Mobile County, Alabama (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
WP Davidson High School09–121,470
36%
42%
Elizabeth Fonde Elementary SchoolPK–05663
7%
28%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

24,091

Median Income

$50K

Homeownership

46%

Median Age

35.3 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 36609 has a reported-crime score of 65/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 36609 has a school score of 43/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 36609 is approximately $207K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 36609 in Mobile has an overall NeighborScore of 55/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.